Chevrolet Cobalt

20052009 · 21 configurations

Lowest
23
Average
25
Best
29

The Chevrolet Cobalt has been tested by the EPA across 21 different configurations spanning model years 2005 through 2009. Over this period, the Cobalt has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 23 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 25 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2009
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
2009
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253529MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,650223226MPG
2008
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2008
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$2,750223125MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,750223025MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$2,900212924MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,750223125MPG
2007
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2007
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202723MPG
2006
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2006
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$2,900212924MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,750223125MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202723MPG
2005
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2005
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG

Historical Efficiency

2009
29
2008
27
2007
25
2006
25
2005
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cobalt) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Cobalt. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Cobalt grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,635
Total Deaths
1,315

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.9%
Fire Occurrence
3.6%
Speeding Involved
21.5%
DUI Involved
18.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

69%
Front
24%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes105
Fatalities
95
Deaths/Crash
0.90
2022
Fatal Crashes122
Fatalities
108
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2021
Fatal Crashes153
Fatalities
125
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2020
Fatal Crashes151
Fatalities
122
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2019
Fatal Crashes162
Fatalities
132
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2018
Fatal Crashes184
Fatalities
136
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2017
Fatal Crashes186
Fatalities
150
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2016
Fatal Crashes181
Fatalities
139
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2015
Fatal Crashes201
Fatalities
170
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2014
Fatal Crashes190
Fatalities
138
Deaths/Crash
0.73

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2009
1
2007
1
2006
1
2005
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory